Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The lowland nyala or simply nyala is a spiral-horned artiodactyl antelope native to Southern Africa. The species is part of the family Bovidae and the genus Tragelaphus. It was first described in 1849 by George French Angas and exhibits the highest sexual dimorphism among the spiral-horned antelopes. It is not to be confused with the endangered mountain nyala living in the Bale region of Ethiopia.

Fun Fact

The species is part of the family Bovidae and the genus Tragelaphus (formerly placed in the genus Nyala).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabit thickets within dense and dry savanna woodlands.

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

19 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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